Joanne Brunner, chairwoman of trustees at the hospice, said: "Just looking at them you think 'wow'. This should create real excitement and get people's imaginations going.

"Ours was painted by patients [helped by an artist]. This project could make a real difference to people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire - this sort of event can do a tremendous amount to raise not only money but awareness for us.

"I know what our nurses do for people and local I want them there for me when my time comes."